The judge presiding over the wrongful death lawsuit of The Notorious B.I.G. has reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit that claims LAPD officers played a part in the rapper’s March 1997 murder.   The lawsuit, which names the City of Los Angeles and two LAPD officers as defendants in B.I.G.’s murder, was dismissed in December of […]

Police in Atlanta’s public transportation have issued a warrant for the arrest of a young woman known as “Soulja Girl” after she was seen violently rebuking an elderly woman on a subway line.   The woman was seen screaming on the train at the elderly woman while reciting lyrics to the rapper Soulja Boy.   […]

Foxy Brown has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of menacing in a case where she attacked a woman with a Blackberry mobile device.   The rapper pleaded out in Brooklyn Criminal Court today (May 8) and a 2007 felony assault charge was tossed out, according to TMZ.com.   The rapper was sentenced to time […]

Hip-Hop fans will serve as the motivation behind an upcoming 45-city tour celebrating the 10 year anniversary of independent group Hieroglpyhics and their label, Hiero Imperium.   The outing, known as the Freshly Dipped Tour, will make stops in the US and play select dates in Canada after its official start on June14 at the Paid […]

Rapper DMX’s driving continues to be a problem, as the rapper was arrested yesterday (May 6) evening by Arizona police for driving in excess of 100 MPH on a local highway with a suspended license.   On January 21, the actor/rapper was photographed driving his 1966 Chevy Nova II on the Loop 101 at a […]

Reverend Al Sharpton, Nicole Bell-Paultre, Joseph Guzman, Trent Benefield and dozens of others were arrested today (May 7) in the area surrounding New York Police Department Headquarters, One Police Plaza.   This was only one of the six locations throughout the city that Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network designated as citywide “Slowdown” […]

Atlanta rapper T.I. revealed details about his highly anticipated album Paper Trail today (May 7). Representatives for the Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist announced that Paper Trail will be released online and worldwide on August 12. The Grammy Award winning rapper recently debuted the album’s first offical single titled “No Matter What,” which was produced by […]

Producer Mr. Collipark became the latest celebrity to join the It’s Cool To Be Smart campaign, a national entertainment industry mentoring program for teenage girls.   As CEO of Collipark Music, Mr. Collipark, born Michael Crooms, is responsible for artists like Ying Yang Twins, Hurricane Chris, and Soulja Boy, will be sponsoring a scholarship through […]

The self-proclaimed “toughest Sheriff in America” recently revealed that an investigation into rapper DMX continues, relating to animal cruelty charges in Phoenix, Arizona.   According to local KTAR TV Channel 12, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, has revealed that the investigation into DMX for animal abuse is in “full progress.”   “When I say I’m […]

Black Eyed Peas singer/rapper Fergie has been tapped to create the theme for the upcoming movie Sex and The City. Fergie’s track “Labels Or Love, which was previously unreleased, will be featured in the film, as well as on a new deluxe edition release of her hit album The Dutchess, which has sold over 6 […]

Although he is taking steps to enter the world of adults, rapper Romeo is maintaining ties to his young fans, with a new educational children’s book and cartoon.   Romeo, along with his father Percy “Master P” Miller, recently introduced their new brand and character, Gee Gee the Magical Giraffe.   The book and cartoon […]

Snoop Dogg’s upcoming appearance at The 2nd Annual Monterey Music Summit in California has angered some local residents and county officials, who are afraid the rapper’s appearance at the concert could spark gang violence.   Yesterday (May 7), the Monterey County Board of Supervisors reached an agreement with Joe Fletcher Presents Inc. and issued a […]

Reverend Al Sharpton is calling on citizens of New York City to come together for a day of active protests throughout the city on Wednesday (May 7).   Sharpton and the National Action Network are organizing a citywide “pray in” in six locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn, in hopes of moving the United States Department […]

Cash Money Records rap star Lil Wayne appeared in Arizona Superior Court to face numerous drug charges today (May 6), AllHipHop.com has learned.   The rapper, who was hit with multiple drug charges and a weapons offense in January, entered a not guilty plea in court.   Today, Lil Wayne pled innocent to charges of […]

Rapper Yung Joc has landed the first major label situation for his new imprint, Swagg Team Entertainment.   The Atlanta-based artist, born Jasiel Robinson, has inked a deal with Jive Records to release the debut album by Chicago trio Hotstylz, who created an online sensation with a satirical track that has since been renamed “Lookin’ […]

Somali Hip-Hop star K’naan will give fans more than enough opportunities to see him live as he hits the road for a series of summer festival performances in the US and Canada.   The trek will kick off June 14 with a performance at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.   K’naan […]

Throwback group The Cool Kids embarked on a promotional tour in Hawaii on Friday (May 2) in support of their forthcoming debut EP The Bake Sale.   Boasting 10 tracks including “Black Mags,” “Mikey Rocks,” and “88,” the EP will be released exclusively via iTunes on May 20, three weeks ahead the EP’s in-store date, […]

West coast rap label High Powered Entertainment (HPE) will release two new albums by rap Cali rap veterans Kokane and Kurupt.   Rapper/singer Kokane is preparing a G-Funk infused album, which will feature guest appearances from Teena Marie, Charlie Wilson, Young Buck and Daz Dillinger.   The project comes two year’s after the producer/songwriter/rapper’s last […]

Rapper Marky Mark may not be with the Funky Bunch, but the group is exploring new territory with a new name and the release of its forthcoming album, Stands Alone.   The Boston-based group, now known as the Funk Bs, is comprised of original members, “Great” Scott Ross, Hector “HB” Barros and Terry “DJ -T” […]

Chicago rapper Common has landed a high-profile role in an upcoming new installment of The Terminator franchise of movies.   Common, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, will star in Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins, which is being produced by Halcyon Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. and Sony.   The fourth installment of The Terminator focuses […]